Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPRS) in Lanham, Maryland at Imind Health LLC

iMind Behavioral Health (iMind Health LLC)
📍 Location: 4640 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, MD 20706
Service Area: Prince George's County, Maryland
Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time
Pay: $23.00–$27.00 per hour (based on experience and shift differential)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Company Vehicle Provided During Scheduled Shifts
• Paid Training and Ongoing Professional Development
• Supportive Team Environment

Are you passionate about helping individuals experiencing behavioral health crises? Do you believe your lived experience can inspire hope and recovery?

iMind Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate, dependable, and recovery-oriented Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) to join our Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) serving Prince George's County, Maryland.

As a CPRS, you will work alongside licensed clinicians to provide immediate, community-based crisis intervention and recovery support to children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing mental health and substance use crises. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping individuals remain safely in their communities whenever possible.

• Competitive hourly pay: $23–$27/hour
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Company vehicle provided while on shift
• Team-based mobile crisis response model
• Comprehensive onboarding and paid training
• Ongoing supervision and professional support
• Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding behavioral health organization

We are hiring for the following shifts:

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Weekend and holiday availability is preferred.

As a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, you will:

• Respond in the community with a licensed clinician to behavioral health crisis calls.
• Build trust and engage individuals using a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach.
• Support crisis de-escalation through active listening, encouragement, and evidence-based peer support techniques.
• Share hope and recovery through the appropriate use of lived experience.
• Assist individuals and families in developing coping strategies and wellness plans.
• Connect participants with behavioral health treatment, housing, food resources, transportation, support groups, benefits, and other community services.
• Encourage ongoing engagement in treatment and recovery services.
• Participate in follow-up contacts to support stabilization after a crisis.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with clinicians, supervisors, care coordinators, hospitals, first responders, and community partners.
• Maintain professional boundaries and comply with HIPAA, agency policies, and Mobile Crisis Response protocols.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Active Maryland Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) certification in good standing
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to safely operate a company vehicle
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in crisis situations
• Basic computer skills and experience documenting services electronically
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
• Successful completion of background check and required onboarding requirements

• Experience working in:
  • Mobile Crisis Response
  • Crisis Stabilization
  • Community Behavioral Health
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs (PRP)
  • Mobile Treatment Services (MTS)
  • Emergency or Crisis Services
• Knowledge of behavioral health resources throughout Prince George's County
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field (preferred but not required)

At iMind Behavioral Health, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality behavioral healthcare that helps individuals remain safe, connected, and supported within their communities.

Our Mobile Crisis Response Team partners with local hospitals, 988, law enforcement, emergency responders, schools, and community organizations to deliver immediate behavioral health crisis intervention throughout Prince George's County.

We value teamwork, diversity, recovery, and professional growth, and we're committed to creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of others.

This is an in-person, community-based position serving Prince George's County, Maryland. Daily travel throughout the county is required using a company-provided vehicle during scheduled shifts.

If you're passionate about recovery, enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Indeed to join the iMind Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Response Team!